Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Bridgestone RB-1 8-SPEED 1993 specs comparison
Merlin Triathlon
General Infos| Model | Triathlon |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic CXP 30 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
| Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile H2O |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Triathlon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed
General Infos| Model | RB-1 8-Speed |
| Manufacturer | Bridgestone |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 50 - 53 - 54.5 - 56 - 57.5 - 59 - 62 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Bridgestone Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Ritchey Vantage Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Ishiwata Chrome-moly |
| Frame type | Lugged Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Deepdrop Modified #165 Nitto |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Force Road |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Hyperglide |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 40/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Ishiwata Chrome-moly and cast Crown |
Other Specs of Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI |
| Pedals details | Shimano 600 Ultegra Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Leather Avocet Racing 1 |
| Seat post extension | SP-248 220 (millimeters) Kalloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Triathlon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Triathlon Road here
- Get your Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed Road here
